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Tuberculosis.
Since February 1st, 1913, all forms of Tuberculosis Lave
been compulsorily notifiable.
Twenty-two cases of Pulmonary Tuberculosis and four
cases of other forms of the disease were notified.
Nine of the pulmonary cases were treated at various
sanatoria, and one other patient was a visitor who only stayed
in the district for a short period
Of those patients treated at sanatoria, five resumed their
ordinary occupations after discharge.
There have been four deaths from Pulmonary Tuberculosis,
and, of the other cases notified during the year, two
proved fatal, one from meningitis and the other from
abdominal tuberculosis.
Tuberculosis Dispensary (Middlesex County Council).
A branch dispensary has been opened at Twickenham
during the year. The chief dispensary for the district is at
Hounslow, where the Tuberculosis Medical Officer has a few
beds at his disposal for more severe cases.
The domiciliary treatment of these patients is chiefly
carried out by the doctors working under the National
Insurance Act.
One of the portable open air shelters provided by the
Council is still in constant use.
Premises occupied by patients are inspected and advice
is given respecting the measures necessary to prevent the
spread of the disease, and the rooms and clothing are disinfected
on the removal or death of the patient.